Media and Communication

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communications

UCAS Points

112 points

About this course

Understanding media and communication – from creator to consumer.

BA (Hons) Media and Communication is an innovative media-based degree course that allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the concepts, ideas, practices and methods that characterise contemporary media, communication, and cultural studies. The course offers you a carefully considered mix of theory-led and hands-on learning through research-based projects, giving you a well-rounded learning experience, and equipping you with the skills you’ll need for employment.

You will:

  • Critically explore the latest research surrounding the social, political, and technological issues that shape our daily lives.

  • Learn about the latest technological developments that shape contemporary media industries.

  • Develop skills that will equip you to work in relevant industries or to continue to postgraduate study (the course has an embedded Employability Portfolio module to help position you in an industry of your choosing post-graduation).

    The teaching team is made up of research-active experts, and industry professionals who bring a wealth of experience. This combination is brought to life in our modules, which encourage students to produce dynamic academic work, and to create exciting and impactful public-facing outputs. Indeed, the teaching team's research actively changes the world around us via research papers in leading journals, books, audio-visual outputs, and impact and policy work.

    Our graduates understand how media technologies and representations shape our lives, and how communication can be used to affect change in the world.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

    Full-time with time abroad

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications

    Offered by

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Newcastle upon Tyne

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